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BERGMAN, Henry D. (1886-1965) received a doctor of veterinary medicine from Iowa State in 1910 and later did graduate work at the University of Chicago. Joining the Iowa State staff in 1910, his academic career culminated in his becoming dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine and director of the Veterinary Research Institute in 1943 and he served in this capacity until 1952. In 1958, he received an honorary doctor of science degree from I.S.U. He also authored many papers and articles published in leading veterinary medical journals. He was well known as Iowa State's faculty representative to the Big Eight Athletic Conference and also a long time member of the Executive Board of the Memorial Union.